Adelita Grijalva Biography: Awards, Political Party, Children, Husband, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Adelita Grijalva is an American politician and former member of the Pima County Board of Supervisors.

Born on October 30, 1970, in Tucson, Arizona, she is the daughter of longtime U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva.

She began her public service career on the Tucson Unified School District board, where she served for 20 years.

In 2020, she was elected to the Pima County Board of Supervisors and later became Chair.

Profile

• Full Name: Adelita S. Grijalva
• Stage Name: Adelita Grijalva
• Born: October 30, 1970
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Tucson, Arizona, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Politician, Former County Supervisor
• Height: 5 feet and 7 inches tall
• Parent: Raúl Grijalva (father), Ramona Grijalva (mother)
• Siblings: Raquel Grijalva, Marisa Grijalva
• Spouse: Sol Antonio Gómez
• Children: Adelina Gómez, Raúl Gómez, Joaquín Gómez
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 Million

Early Life And Education

Adelita Grijalva was born on October 30, 1970, in Tucson, Arizona, United States. She is 54 years old. She is the daughter of Raúl Grijalva, a longtime U.S. Congressman. She was raised in a politically active Latino family with two sisters.

Adelita is of Mexican-American descent and practices Christianity. She graduated from Pueblo High School in 1989 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona in 1995.

Career

Adelita Grijalva began her public service career in 2002 when she was elected to the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board, becoming the youngest woman ever elected to that position. She served five consecutive terms, contributing 20 years to education leadership and community advocacy.

Outside the Board, she worked as the Director of Pima County Teen Court, focusing on restorative justice for youth. In 2020, she was elected to the Pima County Board of Supervisors for District 5, making history as the first Latina and second woman to represent the district. She became Board Chair in 2023.

During her term, Adelita championed affordable housing, early childhood education, reproductive healthcare access, Indigenous land acknowledgments, and water sustainability.

In April 2025, she stepped down from the Board to run for Congress, aiming to succeed her father in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. She entered the July 2025 Democratic primary as the frontrunner.

Awards and Nominations

• 40 Under 40 Recognition by Tucson Business Edge
• Arizona School Counselor Advocate of the Year
• Inducted into the Pueblo High School Hall of Fame
• Honored by Valle del Sol, Delta Sigma Theta, and the United Farm Workers

Personal Life

American politician and former member of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Born on October 30, 1970. Adelita Grijalva is married to Sol Antonio Gómez. Together they have three children: Adelina, Raúl, and Joaquín. Regarding her height, Adelita Grijalva stands at 5 feet and 7 inches tall.

Net Worth

Adelita Grijalva has an estimated net worth of $3. Her income has primarily come from her career in public service, including her roles on the Tucson Unified School District Board and the Pima County Board of Supervisors.